The MOMAR Squamish Course Director, Jen Segger, is down in Death Valley running the Badwater race.  This is one of the toughest races in the world with a course that stretches 217km through the scorching dessert sun of 55c temperatures.

This is a race that you only accepts the best of the best and you have to apply to get one of the 80 spots. Jen is the youngest female to ever make it in.  She’s running strong and as of now she sits in 9th spot (possibly 7th — the results aren’t that clear).

I think Jen is hoping to make a go at the 28 hour course record!  She started the race yesterday at 10am so she’ll be finishing around 2-4pm today.  You can follow her progress at www.badwater.com.

GO JEN GO!!!

The Vancouver showing of Team Helly Hansen / MOMAR’s Pushing the Limits was held last night to a crowd of over 50 people. Great stories were told about their adventures at the Baja Travesia, Raid the North Extreme, and XPD.

Thanks to everyone for coming out and to the staff at Helly Hansen Granville for staying open late.

The next show is in Victoria and only 10 seats are left. We hope to see you there!

Mind Over Mountain is proud to sponsor Pushing the Limits — a multimedia slide show featuring Team Helly Hansen / MOMAR’s adventure filled year of expedition racing.

Join us as team captain, Gary Robbins, and navigator, Todd Nowack, takes on a compelling journey through the Baja, Queen Charlotte Islands, and Australia.

Show dates are on Wednesday, November 21st, in Vancouver, or on Sunday, November 25th, in Victoria. The Vancouver show will be held at the new Helly Hansen store and they are offering everyone 15% off everything in the store. Frontrunners (Langford) will be hosting the Victoria show — Mark and Nick will be offering everyone 20% off so come ready to buy some new shoes.

We’ll be going to the pub after for drinks so plan on staying out a bit later for a casual beer and more good times.

Admission is by donation with all proceeds go to the Team’s racing funds for 2008. Please book your seat by simply emailing info@mindovermountain.com or by calling 604.999.3331. Please spread the word!